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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1957

Page

6

China Hands To Tell Story In Senate Hearing Probe

Three wartime China hands from the State Department face Senate Internal Security subcommittee questioning under Judge Robert Morris. Emmerson, Emerson, Strong, and Ludden held overseas posts from Beirut to Tokyo and Chungking. Charges center on past China policy views, clearance histories, and associations with figures shaping U.S. policy.

Peter Edson Wassengton CVEAS State Department China Senate Interne Security Subcommittee Robert Morris Corminunisan Emerson Washington Cry Beirut Johanie Colorado Pat Tinmerson Waller Jude R-Minn Vonme China Service FSO Robert C. Strong Damase By- Tin Raymond P. Ludden Mmerson Cabe Simco Emmerson Georgetown Fore Schoal Hackinge Tokyo Ile Japan Lin Peru Chungking Tie Pacific Douglas MacArthun Atlas Moscow War College Tounselor Emba Wavaceni Pakistan NAMI Robert CC Surya Senate Security Subcommittee Adm Charles Maynard Cooke Ernest J. King Liang Formosa Chinear Chiang Kai-shek Aemival Cooke Sivong U.S Naval War College Tsingtao Canton Taipei Strong Tle Damascus Ludden Far East I Tsinan Yokohama Mukden Peking Kunming Communist Headquarrie Vern Army-Navy Staff College Dublin Brissins Paris Stockholm Florida Judd Senate John Carter Vinevat John Patton Davies John Stewart Service John Emmerson U.S. China Ludd

Poem Fragment Excerpt from Cowper Reflection

An excerpt echoes a devotional tone with archaic phrasing praising a divine giver. The lines invoke gratitude for a crown and gifts, reflecting a religious meditation on providence and merit.

Pont

President Eisenhower Health and Rest Call for Climate Change

The piece discusses President Eisenhower facing a tracheitis flare with a persistent cough and fatigue. It notes concerns about his health while Nixon and Dulles are abroad, argues for rest in a warmer climate if needed, and urges preserving the president’s health without silencing critics.

Eisenhower Nixon Dulles Geemankind Erik Mis EAMC Wisenhower Washington Sison Africa Australia Georgia Tie White House

Measuring Stick For Evaluation Of Public Performance

The article argues for a political bureau of standards to fix impartial performance measures in government. It cites Agriculture Department data showing farm income up 4 percent in 1956 vs 1953 under one method, while opponents claim a net output method would show a small income decline. It urges a universal standard for fair, nonpartisan accounting of government and budget performance.

Agriculture Department Unis Atcome Wiese

Questions and Answers on Inauguration and World Facts

A mixed set of trivia questions and answers covers whether the presidential oath requires a Supreme Court figure, U S protection costs in the Mediterranean, birthplace of Alexander Graham Bell, the earth’s rotation direction, the most populous Central American nation, when buttons shifted sides, and the last of the 48 states admitted to the Union.

Amictima Gualentala Arizona

Drug Firm Seeks City Land For Expansion Plan

City officials may be asked tonight to sell a tract in the industrial area to Oklahoma Drug Co for expansion. Mayor C R Fillsworth received a letter from L D Brittain detailing the wholesale firm at 410 Simpson seeking land immediately behind its warehouse. The council agenda includes bids, street lighting, water and drainage reports, and a request to return Reymond Catlin to the fire department at the request of Fire Chief Harris H Hancock.

C. R. Fillsworth L. D. Brittain Okthoma Drug Co Simpson Jani Imentin Thoms Georgia Dash Water Committee Toss Eurlid Cache Road Walst Public Service Co Victory Park Reymond Catlin Fie Harris H Hancock

Monster Seen In Loch Ness in Early Spring Sightings

Five Scots including Police Inspector John Grant reported sighting the Loch Ness monster for six minutes amid mild winter warmth near Drumnadrochit. The group saw activity on the lake surface as tourists begin to return, with the inspector comparing the creature to a basking shark.

Drumn Trochit Scotland John Grant

Filed Homestead Exemption Deadline Approaching

Comanche county property owners must file 1957 property declarations by Friday to avoid loss of homestead exemptions and higher assessments. County Assessor Lester O. Paden warned exemptions totaling 1,090 dollars will not be granted after Friday. An added 10 percent of assessed value will be levied for ad valorem purposes, rising to 20 percent after April 1.

Comanche County Frid Lester O. Paden Lester

Lawton Seniors Win Top Oklahoma DE Club Posts

Two Lawton High School seniors are elected to top offices at the Oklahoma Distributive Education clubs annual site convention in Stillwater. Jerry Pursley becomes state DE club president and Roby Brewers is named secretary as about 350 DE students from 27 clubs attend the 14th annual gathering. Delegates will also select national convention delegates April 24 to 27 in Oklahoma City and honor top convention contestants and members.

Lawton High School Oklahoma AGM College Stillwater Jerry Pursley C. R. Pursley Garfield Roby Brewers J. Walter Growers Arlington Oklahoma City Pursiey

Lawtonians Named To Student Posts at Oklahoma

Lawtonians James Fullerton and Charles Gilbert Lawlon were elected Independent Student Association representatives for two men’s housing units at the University of Oklahoma. Fullerton, a junior accounting major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fullerton of 92 B. Gilbert, a junior geology student, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray F. Gilbert of 65 18th.

James Fullerton Charles Gilbert Lawlon Independent Student Association University of Oklahoma Fullerton Boyd House John P. Fullerton Gilbert Cleveland House Murray F. Gilbert

Appel's Jewelry Sold To Magid

Charles Appel owner of Appel's Jewelry at 414 D since 1953 announced he sold the store to Willian Magid who runs a Chickashi jewelry firm. Appel stated his immediate plans are indefinite. Before opening his own shop he managed Raskins jewelry here for several years.

Charles Appel Appel Willian Magid Chickashi Raskins Jewelry

Firemen Quell Bathroom Fire at Doyle Parton Home

Northside firemen extinguished a small blaze in a Doyle Parton residence bathroom shortly before dusk in May. Fireman Pete Skepler said the fire started from a wall heater set too high, with heat igniting wall studs. Damage was confined to the wall and deemed minor.

Northside Doyle Parton Pete Skepler

Judge Assesses 160 In Fines In Municipal Court

Judge J Merle Oaks fined Eli Glover 20 in three cases including assault profanity and property destruction. Norvill Johnson 37 was fined 20, Eula Mae Dampi 38 forfeited 20 bond. Fannie Bird Lawton fined 20 for concealed weapon with public drunkenness withdrawn. Three others drew 20 fines and one 12 for public drunkenness.

J. Merle Oaks Eli Glover Lawton Norvill Johnson Washington Eula Mae Dampi Monroe Fannie Bird

Noted Doctor Blames Virus For Cancer

Nobel Prize winner Ly Wendell Stanley argues viruses are the basic life form and cause of cancer. Dr Slanley of UC Berkeley, visiting Galveston for the Meyer Bodansky lecture at the UT Medical School, discussed tobacco virus work and nucleic acid in crystals as support for viral life and cancer causation.

Galveston Tex CPI Wendell N. Stanley Slanley B Slanley University of California Meyer Bodansky University of Texas School of Medicine Stanley Earth

Vici Grateful To Dr Erick For Weather Help

Oklahoma City chamber praises Dr Erick for moisture generating work after two inches of rain and a $27,095 contract with Iksvick. The note says roughly 2 inches of moisture since generators began and pledges reimbursement at 60 cents per inch to offset water conservation costs.

Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma Iksvick Ikrick Wwe

Marvin the dummy no more how to tutor a child at home

Dr George Crane describes Marvin L age 10 labeled a problem child for reading and math failure. A teacher used flash cards and home printing to build 100 words in days, boosting confidence and lowering delinquency risk. The method aims to curb antisocial behavior by improving self esteem and classroom success.

Marvin Heorge W. Crane Marvin L Crane Depiarkment

Oklahoma Legislature Weighs Higher Ed Funding Risk

Oklahoma officials warn the legislature not to underfund higher education, claiming it could render colleges second rate. The Tieman committee, Gov. Gary, lawmakers, and college presidents met to discuss finance and strength of the system.

Oklahoma City Ollahoma Tieman Raymond Gary Gary C. Scott Vio

Seven Men Face Overweight Truck Complaints Here

County Attorney Warren Crane filed complaints this morning against seven men from Temple Frederick and other towns over driving overweight trucks. Cecil Fishburn signed the filing for the Department of Public Safety weights and licens es division. Additional charges were brought in Justice of Peace Wandrow Giles' court against Loyd Bridges Chester Joe Monroe Arthur Walter Bridges Jim Blanchard and Stay TM.

Warren Crane Cecil Fishburn Department of Public Safety Weights and Licenses Division Marvin Cameron Bob Verne Hale James Luther Reece Milton Eugene Burvion Temple Janis Aaror Clayton Frederick Justice of Peace Wandrow Giles’ Court Loyd Clayton Bridges Chester Joe Monroe Waurika Arthur Walter Bridges Hastings Ohla Jim W. Blanchard Ralph Cline

Across 3 British streetcar tale and pirate riddles

A compact puzzle page listing clues across many small entries. Reads like a cryptic style set with numbers and cross references, including terms from places crafts and common nouns, with varying lengths and densities.

Hawaii Origins in Native Word for Big Island

Market report outlines Chicago grain ranges and notes how Hawaii’s present name derives from a native term for the largest Ishuids, Owyhee, meaning Big Island. The snippet ties geographic naming to historical roots, highlighting language and place.

Hawaii Owyhee Big Island

Political Announcement for Ward Seats and Police Chief

A formal notice announces candidates for council seats in Wards 1 2 and 3 and the appointment of Ronald Wheatley as chief of police. Names listed include Slick Parks Elm er Ballywan Arnold B Write Hugh Corwin Emery P Cowley and others.

Slick) Parks Elmer Ballywan Arnold B. Write Hugh Corwin Emery P. Cowley T. Is Aeency Vor Cimef OF Police Ronald Wheatley

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